Jeremiyah Love to Washington: NFL Draft Preview

0:00It's April 20th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and Ready for Kickoff. NFL Draft Week is here for 2026, kicking off Thursday in Pittsburgh, and all eyes are on Notre Dame running back, Jeremiah Love. This guy is a lock for the first round, with mock drafts pinning him as a top 10 talent ready to light up the league. Both are latest mock from Christian D'Andrea and ESPN's Jordan Reed agree on the spot, number 7 overall to the Washington commanders. They see him filling a huge gap in the backfield for a team that needs speed and punch. Love balled out in 2025 College Ball, rushing for 1,372 yards in 18 touchdowns. He had 39 runs of 10 yards or more, ranking 4th in the FPS. That kind of explosion turns games. Pair him with quarterback, Jaden Daniels, and defenses are in trouble. The commander struggled to open up their playbook last year, but Love unlocks it all with his burst envision.

1:00As the real picks roll in, keep watching how this shakes out. Love could redefine Washington's run game right away.